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City Centre Diesel Ban No Threat Says Dealer
- November 8, 2019
- Posted by: John Swift
- Category: Automotive Industry
No CommentsDemand for diesel used cars and vans will continue just as strong as before says a dealer who believes the recent announcement by Bristol City Council to ban diesels within a central area from 2021 will have next to no effect on sales in the second-hand sector. The city council is to exclude privately-owned diesel
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How To Plan The Perfect Sales Event To Sell Cars Fast
- November 6, 2019
- Posted by: Josh Locke
- Category: Automotive Industry, Tips For Dealers
When it comes to Sales events, the success lies in the foundation and preparation rather than how good the event is itself. Follow these tips and your event will see a high concentration of sales in a very short period of time. The showroom event is a sales tactic used by automotive retailers for a
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More Compliance Checks For Car Dealers
- November 5, 2019
- Posted by: John Swift
- Category: Automotive Industry
Used car dealers face more compliance checks and red tape from next month and amid warnings that the HMRC could be looking at their tax records and the FCA introduces a new certification regime. Accountancy firm EHY says that the Inland Revenue is focusing on the car trade and VAT and PAYE compliance among retailers.
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Slow September Hits Supply
- November 1, 2019
- Posted by: John Swift
- Category: Automotive Industry
Prices have stabilised as the knock-on effect of a slow September for 69-plate cars and vans in the new sector ripples through into the used market restricting the supply of stock. Cap HPI says values in Black Book Live dropped 0.6% at the three year/60,000 mile point last month, the same as a year ago
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Finding Additional Sales To Boost Numbers in the Current Automotive Market
- October 30, 2019
- Posted by: Josh Locke
- Category: Automotive Industry
This time of year always poses challenges to the motor trade. But there are a few ways that you can keep making a profit by making some extra sales. Mind the Gap Graham Filmer, Director at Rocket Performance Group says “91% of buyers buying a new car will put it on finance but that dips
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Used LCV Dealers Cautious As They Await Political Outcome
- October 29, 2019
- Posted by: John Swift
- Category: Automotive Industry
Dealers are wary of buying too much used van stock as the trade goes into the year-end and businesses await the outcome of the political situation. Glass’s says that the latest data shows more vehicles on the wholesale market than buyers. It says September’s sales figures were down 9% on the previous month and 15%
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Well-Filmed Videos Answer Buyers’ Questions
- October 25, 2019
- Posted by: John Swift
- Category: Automotive Industry
A full and well-filmed video should answer at least 80% of the questions a prospective customer might have, making it easier to convert a viewer into a buyer. James Brown, Sales Manager at the Redgate Lodge dealership, said their award-winning videos typically last between three and five minutes per car and will have the full
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Click’s Expert Tips For Faster Used Car Stock-turn Part Two
- October 24, 2019
- Posted by: Josh Locke
- Category: Automotive Industry, Tips For Dealers
Every dealer at some point will have been stuck with a car that lingers on the forecourt a bit too long. Stock management plays a crucial part in producing profit for your sales department so mastering the art can help you keep your stock flowing through your dealership, rather than building up. If you haven’t
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Click’s Expert Tips For Faster Used Car Stock-turn Part One
- October 23, 2019
- Posted by: Josh Locke
- Category: Automotive Industry, Tips For Dealers
Managing your stock effectively is straightforward in theory. Buy the right cars and sell them for a profit. Follow our advice and you can turn that theory into practice with the best possible results without breaking a sweat. Every dealer at some point will have been stuck with a car that lingers on the forecourt
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Dealers Pushing Cleaner Cars Should Get More Sales
- October 21, 2019
- Posted by: John Swift
- Category: Automotive Industry
Second hand Euro 6 diesels and EVs are taking sales from less fuel-efficient models with the latest Auto Trader sales figures showing that half of the top ten fastest sellers in September were diesels and two were electric cars. The used car platform said the message dealers should be getting loud and clear is that
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